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January 27, 2026 | 3:19pm
Oil sheen seen in the waters near where MV Trisha Kerstin was sunk during an aerial surveillance done by the Philippine Coast Guard on Jan. 27, 2026.
Philippine Coast Guard / Released
MANILA, Philippines — An oil sheen has been spotted in the waters near where the MV Trisha Kerstin sank.
In a message to reporters on Tuesday, January 27, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Noemi Cyabyab said that the PCG observed an oil sheen during its aerial surveillance.
Earlier, the Department of Transportation grounded the shipping lines of the MV Trisha Kerstin’s operator, Aleson Shipping Lines, while the PCG and the Maritime Industry Authority are investigating the incident.
According to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, the shipping line has been involved in at least 32 maritime incidents since 2019.
On January 26, Aleson’s MV Trisha Kerstin 3 was en route to Jolo, Sulu, when it sank in the waters off Basilan.
The tragedy left 18 people dead, including a 6-month-old baby.
